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Sherry FitzGerald
Ballinteer two-bed with big south-facing garden a short walk from Dundrum Town Centre for €595,000
Redbrick home in excellent condition was built in the 1930s for ex-servicemen of the first World War
Estate agent offered to put kitchen down as ‘extra’ so home qualified for Help to Buy
Agent for Limerick auctioneers said they had ‘helped purchasers’ before using splits
De Blacam and Meagher-designed townhouse in Sandymount for €850,000
Spacious end-terrace two-bedroom home off Herbert Road
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Private rental sector has lost more than 43,000 properties over past five years
Ireland’s ‘stringent rent controls’ have led investors to seek more favourable markets in recent years, according to Sherry Fitzgerald
Look inside: A Georgian gem beside Bram Stoker’s birthplace for €1.15m
The Dracula author is thought to have been born in the capital’s only Georgian crescent, in Clontarf
New detached four-bed home on Silchester Road in Glenageary for €1.895m
Glenageary home comes to the market with a fresh, modern fit-out and A Ber rating
Look inside: Modern home overlooking Tintern Abbey woodlands near the sea in Wexford for €895,000
Four-bedroom detached bungalow with an acre of gardens and a sleek, contemporary interior
Three-bed midterrace home by Phoenix Park infused with colour for €725,000
Few homeowners can claim to live right across the road from the Phoenix Park
Total of 65 new homes in Adamstown launching from €445,000
Total of 65 two- and three- and four-bed homes by Evara go on the market market this weekend in Adamstown
Look inside: Equestrian haven on 15 acres in north Kildare for €1.95m
Beautifully renovated four-bedroom Georgian home with stables, yard and paddock
Smart two-bed townhouse on Ranelagh’s Mountpleasant Place for €695,000
Now fully renovated with a B3 Ber, all new owners will have to do is unpack
Wisteria-clad home with American-style luxury interiors on 14-acre estate outside Naas for €4.95m
Grounds at Bridlewood feature formal gardens, woodlands and parkland to ensure year-round visual interest
Ireland’s country homes market remains buoyant with steady interest from expats and US buyers, selling agents say
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Donegal five-bed with beach access on shore of Lough Swilly for €1.75m
Cottage offers maritime views from sittingroom balcony and a contemporary outdoor space
Extended three-bed home in Crumlin with peaceful garden for €650,000
Stylish, modernised semidetached home was originally built for Guinness workers
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Charming two-bed with courtyard garden and period features in Blackrock for €795,000
Property dating from 1840 has a host of original details and a contemporary kitchen
Contemporary A-rated five-bed on Brighton Road in Foxrock for €3.25m
Light-filled, architect-designed house occupies large site on one of Dublin’s most sought-after residential roads
Elegant Rathgar five-bed with an Italian influence for €2.6m
Foggia on Orwell Road boasts space and privacy in convenient city location
Five homes on view this week in Wicklow and Dublin from €345,000 to €1.295m
New to the market in Wicklow Town, Stoneybatter, Swords, Blackrock and Ranelagh
Stylish, light-filled Stoneybatter redbrick for €525,000
Refurbished midterrace comes with gorgeous glass extension to the rear
Look inside: Rathmichael home offers rarified retreat in serene, sylvan setting for €3.25m
Design and decor inspired by architect-owner’s memories of childhood home built by her father, Ronnie Tallon
Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000
Three-bed house has undergone extensive renovation and is presented in walk-in condition
Refreshed Modernist-style terraced home in Dundrum for €900,000
Four-bed, two-bath property bursting with character and flair
Contemporary ‘Cigar Box’ apartment amid Georgian grandeur on North Great George’s Street for €575,000
Two-bedroom third-floor apartment offers modern living surrounded by history
Ready to move in: restored Georgian home with basement apartment on Mount Street Upper for €1.5m
Number 3 has been transformed back into a residential unit under the guidance of architect Michael Cullinan
Irish property investment levels rose in 2024 from low level
But investment in private rented sector stagnated while office market remained moribund
Sandymount four-bed with striking sunroom for €2.15m
This Dublin 4 home is located off Serpentine Avenue
Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Meath from €325,000 to €1.495m
New to the market in Rialto, Clontarf, Glasnevin, Goatstown and Kells
Immaculate three-bed with gorgeous garden near Templeogue village for €650,000
Home on quiet cul-de-sac in a prime location with stunning landscaped back garden
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